CISOs in Australia Urged to Take a Closer Look at Data Breach Risks

Clayton Utz cyber partner Brenton Steenkamp warns Australian organisations are unprepared for the growing cybersecurity risks. He recommends better data classification, minimising data retention and maintaining data risks snapshots. Data governance and security controls are also crucial. Steenkamp highlights stricter global regulations that could extend to Australia, with chief information security officers (CISOs) potentially held accountable for their organisation’s security failures.